Episode 98 – Running has created many opportunities for Vlad, from meeting his wife to starting a business.

In this episode of the podcast Vlad Ixel talks about how he moved to Australia in his teens after leaving Ukraine as a very young child and living in Israel for 10 years. He started running in his mid-20s and took to it like a duck to water! Prior to covid Vlad was a sponsored athlete and found himself traveling the world racing in ultra trail runs. Now he is still racing, has a great Youtube channel full of awesome strength exercises for runner and he’s started a business with his wife developing and selling a running hydration product! Lots to learn here 🙂


Vlad’s Running Tips – consistency is key, build a strong base, focus on the little things.


All the links to all the goodies –

Vlad’s business – BIX Hydration (check them out, they’re 100% designed for runners) – https://www.bixvitamins.com/en-au/

Vlad’s Youtube channel (full of great strength exercises for runners!) – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCikqAT5S16931CQN_tC7EtQ

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/bixhydration/

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/bixhydration

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